Named Entity Results, Otho Scott

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olutionary acts of the Legislature were heartily condemned.
On the same day, Otho Scott, Robert McLane, and W. J. Ross, a Committee of that Legislature, were in Wash gave him all desired information; and he received such communications from General Scott, on application, that he felt warranted in moving upon the town.
He had informed Scott of the increasing power of the Unionists in Baltimore; reminded him that the city was in the Department of Annapolis; and expressed the belief that, witutler, and was not inclined to cast any obstacles in his way. The orders of General Scott, prepared by him, gave Butler permission to arrest secessionists in and outor his alleged crimes, when a letter, bearing a sting of reproof, came from General Scott, saying:--Your hazardous occupation of Baltimore was made without my knowles recall of General Butler from Baltimore, in compliance with the wishes of General Scott.
On the contrary, it had the appearance of commendation, for he immediatel

the Federal Government, and in the particular matter of the commercial communication between the city of Baltimore and the other part of the country, brought to the attention of the General Assembly by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; but they feel authorized to express the opinion that some modification may be expected.
The undersigned feel painfully confident that a war is to be waged to reduce all the seceding States to allegiance to the Federal Government, and that the whole military power cf the Federal Government will be exerted to accomplish that purpose; and though the expression of this opinion is not called for by the resolution of your honorable bodies, yet, having had the opportunity to ascertain its entire accuracy, and because it will explain much of the military preparations and movements of the troops through the State of Maryland, it is proper to bring it to your attention. Otho Scott, Robert M. Mclane, Wm. J. Ross. May 6, 1861.
--N. Y. Herald, May 7.

resident Lincoln's letter to the Maryland authorities.
Washington, April 20, 1861. Governor Hicks and Mayor Brown:
Gentlemen: Your letter by Messrs. Bond, Dobbin and Brune, is received.
I tender you both my sincere thanks for your efforts to keep the peace in the trying situation in which you are placed.
For the future, troops must be brought here, but I make no point of bringing them through Baltimore.
Without any military knowledge myself, of course I must leave details to General Scott.
Ho hastily said this morning, in presence of these gentlemen, March them around Baltimore, and not through it.
I sincerely hope the general, on fuller reflection, will consider this practical and proper, and that you will not object to it. By this a collision of the people of Baltimore with the troops will be avoided, unless they go out of the way to seek it. I hope you will exert your influence to prevent this.
Now and ever, I shall do all in my power for peace, consistently with

ervice.
Many of them had given up lucrative positions, left homes and families for the purpose of manifesting their patriotism for their country, and sustain the honor and integrity of the American flag.
At seven o'clock, on the following evening, a special order was received from Washington, ordering them to at once proceed to the Capital.
When this news was imparted to the troops a scene of genuine enthusiasm ensued; cheer upon cheer rang upon the air; the President, the Governor, General Scott, Colonel Pratt, and in fact every name the troops could think of, was wildly cheered.
Colonel Pratt was deeply affected at the enthusiasm manifested by his men, and took no measures to check their outbursts of joy. After order was restored, the commandant made a few pithy remarks, thanking his regiment for the manner in which they had undergone disappointments, and congratulated them on the prospect of having an opportunity of showing of what material the Ulster county boys are compos

nd had got his men into some sort of shape.
He remained in Frederick at the request of the State rights members of the legislature to guard and protect them from the Unionists of the town, who were loquacious and loud in their threats against the Secesh.
And the legislature was prompt to range itself on the side of peace and Union.
It met on the 26th of April.
On the 27th it issued an address disclaiming all idea, intention or authority to pass any ordinance of secession.
It appointed Otho Scott, Robert M. McLane and William J. Ross commissioners to confer with the President of the United States and see what arrangements could be made to preserve the peace of the State.
On May 6th these commissioners reported that they had had an interview with the President, and that he had assured them that the State of Maryland, so long as she did not array herself against the Federal government, would not be molested or interfered with, except so far as it was necessary for the preservation o